‘I am the poster child of what an education can do’
Evelyn Kinnah says SBU changed the trajectory of her life, allowing her to leave West Africa to study in the U.S. Story by BETH EBERTH //// Photos by DANNY BUSH Evelyn Kinnah, ’97, doesn’t just embrace the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a...
Organizations’ employees receive discounts on online graduate programs
St. Bonaventure couldn’t exist without the support of its alumni. A new way that alumni can support the university is also a way for alumni to support their employees — and it doesn’t cost a dime. SBU’s Corporate Partners Program allows employees at participating...
Six named to university’s Alumni Council
Six alumni spanning 50 years of St. Bonaventure history have been named to the university’s Alumni Council. “I’m thrilled to welcome such a talented and passionate group of alumni to the council,” said Lindsay Retchless, director of Alumni Engagement. “As the...
A Message from the President
So many threads tie Bonnies together Before I was even offered the job as president of St. Bonaventure, I decided to make an under-the-radar visit to campus with Betsy once I entered the finalist stage. I at least wanted to get a sense if this could be the right place...
Global Adventures
In the summer edition of the magazine we asked alumni to share their study abroad experiences from their time as a student. A number of alums enjoyed the trip back in time and the excuse to dig through their photo albums. Enjoy their stories!Theresa Doyle-Nelson,...
Future funding
Endowment fund would ensure a sustainable budget for Warming House By Tom Donahue Crunch the Warming House numbers and it reveals a growing need for the program’s daily work to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in the Olean community. The student-run soup...
A Golden Opportunity
By Tom Missel In the early 1970s, the only social action that seemed to matter at St. Bonaventure was the years-long, acrimonious battle students waged with the administration over intervisitation rights in the dorms. Two presidents over a four-year period had asked...
Thank You for Empowering Students Through Scholarships
Jonny Walker, ’24RochesterSports media While finishing his last few months at Bona’s, Jonny Walker has had the chance to reflect on some of his once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. He is the editor-in-chief of the Bona Venture and sports director at WSBU 88.3 FM “The...
A daughter’s life’s work becomes a legacy of possibility
This is a story of courage and determination. It is a tribute to Jeannie Bionda, a member of the Class of 1994, who boldly blazed her own path in life and succeeded — but who died too young. And it is the beginning of the story of the powerful difference she will make...
The Music Scene
Music is a big part of college life. In the last issue we asked if there’s a song you associate with your time at Bona’s, one that transports you back to campus the second you hear it. Read on – and try not to sing out loud. The Boss takes...